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Steamer Penobsoct. One of the Fleet Forming the Line Between Boston, Bangor and Mt. Desert.

  • ARTIST: Charles Parsons

  • PUBLISHER: Printed in oil colors by Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St. New York.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph printed in color,

    DATE: 1883.

  • EDITION SIZE: Large folio - image size 19 15/16 x 34 3/4" (50.7 x 88.1 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: With the title "Boston and Bangor Steamship Co." printed above image across top of sheet. The Boston and Bangor Steamship Co. ran for 20 years between 1882 and 1904. The Penobscot was one of the last passenger vessels acquired by the firm.<br><br> A handsome image of this fine ship.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for two tears in the upper left. Professionally conserved. Backed on linen.

  • REFERENCE: Conningham #5736.